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Jesus On Tap Begins
August 3 at 11:30am at World of Beer in Spanish Springs
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Back-to-School Shoe Drive
Now through August 4
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Women of Hope Out to Lunch Bunch
August 18 at 11:30am at Nancy Lopez Country Club
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Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
August 21 from noon to 4:00pm at Texas Roadhouse in Lady Lake
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Ministry Team Budget Deadline
August 31
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Something to Sav(i)or Begins
September 14 at 6:30pm at Hope Central Campus
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Support the Back-to-School Shoe Drive | |
There is a great need in our community to support local children as they return to school. Many do not have access to new shoes...and many will be forced to return to school with ruined or ill-fitting shoes.
To help meet this need and support our neighborhood children, the Hope Lake Weir Campus Food Pantry is sponsoring a Back to School Shoe Drive for our clients from July 22 to August 4.
To get involved, please make checks payable to the Hope Lutheran Church and indicate Food Pantry Shoe Drive on the memo line. You could also use an envelope to direct a cash donation.
Every donation counts as we continue to support these deserving children. Thank you for your generosity!
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Women of Hope Out to Lunch Bunch
The last Out to Lunch Bunch for the summer will be held on August 18 at 11:30am at Legacy Lopez Country Club, 17135 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages. All women of Hope Lutheran Church are encouraged to attend. Invite a friend or neighbor to come along.
To reserve a spot, please register online by clicking the link below. Registration deadline is Monday, August 15 at Noon. For more information, contact June Cook at (352) 430-5025.
September breakfast meeting will be on September 15 at 9:00am at Hope Central Campus. Pastor Lori Fuller, Pastor of Palms Deaf Church, Palm Coast, Florida will be our guest presenter on this day. Mark your calendar for this special time with Pastor Lori.
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Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
August 21 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Hope Lutheran Church is once again partnering with Texas Roadhouse for a Dine to Donate afternoon!
If you dine at Texas Roadhouse's Lady Lake location on August 21 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, they will donate 10% of your total food purchases to Hope Lutheran Church!
Invitations are available at each Hope campus. You can also print a copy by clicking here. Come on out and enjoy some great food for a good cause! Proceeds from our Hope Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse will benefit Palms Deaf Church.
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Southern Neighbors Social Night | |
Join your friends down South for a social group meeting on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The next gathering will be on Tuesday, August 9 at the Everglades Rec Center.
You are invited to bring your own beverage, though water and coffee will be available. You can also bring your favorite board game if you like. You are encouraged to bring a simple finger snack to share, and of course remember your Villages ID.
For more information, contact Kathy Beekman at (813) 415-1910 or
Katherine.beekman@verizon.net.
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Jesus on Tap is a brand new group for men at Hope Lutheran Church.
Men will gather for good beer and the Good Word in fellowship with one another at exciting locations around The Villages.
The first meeting of Jesus On Tap will be August 3 at 11:30am at World of Beer in Spanish Springs. At this inaugural meeting, participants will determine the direction of the group - with a focus on either Bible Study, Book Study, or Ministry Action. All input will be considered and appreciated.
If you would like more information, please contact Jime Eversole at jime@hope4all.church.
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Ministry Team Budgets Due August 31, 2022
Attention team leaders! Tell us what new and exciting plans you have for your ministry in 2023.
All team leaders and key staff members are asked to submit your 2023 budget request by August 31. If you have not already submitted your team's budget, please do so as soon as possible. You may email your budget proposal to karen@hope4all.church.
Note: Some team leaders are part of a larger ministry team, such as ushers, greeters, etc. This request only applied to the leader of the larger team.
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After weeks of discussion, the Education Team of H.O.P.E. University is pleased to announce that on Wednesday night after dinner, you can join us for a treat. We are introducing “Something to Sav(I)or.” We will introduce an evening program of classes beginning September 14 at 6:30pm, following vespers.
COMING SOON: The Fall Catalogue of class offerings will be released in the coming weeks. H.O.P.E. University studies will be conducted at all three locations. Registration is requested but not required for all classes. Let’s see if we can meet the Pastors’ challenge to have 1000 people involved in ministry and study this year!
HELP! This fall, we will begin a Sunday School program at Hope Lake Weir Campus. The Education Team for H.O.P.E. University needs your help. Do you have a willingness to get in on the ground floor of a new ministry program as a planner, a teacher, or an assistant to a teacher? As important as experience in Sunday School is, an enthusiasm to “Make Christ Known” to the children in the Hope Lake Weir Campus area is needed. Join in the fun!!!
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Stephen Minister Training Coming in October | |
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Thinking of how to know Christ and make Christ known in your life? You might consider becoming a Stephen Minister.
Stephen Ministers are caring people who care for people They are members of our congregation who meet one-to-one with someone dealing with life challenges such as grief, terminal illness, other medical diagnosis, pending surgery, family concerns, relocation difficulties, forgiveness issues, or a questioning faith.
No matter what the challenge is, one does not need to make the journey alone. Stephen Ministers usually meet with a care receiver for 1 hour weekly to listen, care, encourage, support and pray with and for the care receiver.
Training is required. The next training opportunity begins Saturday October 1 at Hope Central Campus. For more information on how to put God’s love into action as a Stephen Minister call the church office or contact Kathy Smith at smithkath@aol.com or (352) 399-5103.
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Join the Hope Bible Reading Challenge | |
If you're not participating in Hope's Bible Reading Challenge yet, you're missing out! See what your Hope community is saying about the challenge:
"When I first started the Bible Reading Challenge, I did not think it was all that unique or challenging. Well, 51 days in, I realize I was wrong. The readings in Isaiah coupled with the Pastor's reflections are very powerful... What a great idea this was..."
Click the link below to check out the Bible Reading Challenge page.
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Do you seek...Spiritual Renewal; New understanding of God's grace and love; Worship and community with other believers?
THE WALK TO EMMAUS IS FOR YOU!
Men's Walk to Emmaus
October 13-16, 2022
Women's Walk to Emmaus
October 20-23, 2022
For information about this life-changing opportunity, contact Kathy Langley at (352) 753-8557 or cklangley97@embarqmail.com
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Lutheran World Relief
Each year the Women of Hope assemble 80 school kits with specific items collected for each bag. Each bag is assembled with the same exact items. This ensures that each recipient receives uniform items that are useful to their situation. This is a program for Lutheran World Relief, a ministry of U.S. Lutheran, serving communities living in poverty overseas.
Education is one of the strongest tools a community has for breaking the cycle of poverty. Ensuring that children attend school, especially in places where their access is deprioritized, which has even stronger results. School kits contain essential supplies to help children – and in some cases, adults – continue in the face of serious obstacles. That learning leads to a better life for them, their families, and their communities.
Each bag includes: Four 70-80 sheet notebooks, wide or college ruled paper (NO loose leaf paper); One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other; One pencil sharpener; One pair of blunt scissors; Five black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink) secure together with a rubber band; One box of 16 or 24 crayons; One 2 ½ inch eraser. Please note that these items should not have religious symbols, messages of any kind or decorated in any way.
The Florida Tax Free time is July 25 – August 7. We will be collecting items at all three Hope campuses. At Hope Central Campus, please place in basket marked Lutheran World Relief in the Information Hallway. If you prefer to write a check, please make the check out to Hope Lutheran Church, and put on the info line For LWR School Kits. For further information, please contact LaVera Wiberg at (352) 259-4575 or 352-205-6410.
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Pastor Rani is leading Gatherings of Hope on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Room 204 at Hope Central Campus from 11:00am to 12:30pm.
This is a place to come and "just be". Plan to come and experience a wonderful community of support that cares for you no matter what you are going through. You are welcome to bring your lunch if you choose. Water, coffee/tea is provided.
Pastor Rani is currently leading us in the book of Psalms.
All are welcome, including non-Hope members, so please invite your friends to join us.
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Join Us for Faith & Fellowship | |
Faith & Fellowship is now meeting at all Hope campuses! However, if you are unable to join in person, you can still be a part of Faith & Fellowship online.
All are welcome, including non-Hope members, so please invite your friends to join the fun.
The Zoom link is active on Mondays at 9:30am every week, so those who cannot attend in person can use the link below to join the conversations online. Meeting ID: 952 5901 4615. Join by phone: (929) 205-6099. ID: 95259014615#
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Worship Attendance for July 23-24, 2022 | |
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Central Campus:
4:00pm = 180
6:00pm = 48
8:00am = 112
10:00am = 210
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Lake Weir Campus:
10:00am = 72
Everglades Rec Center:
8:00am = 61
10:00am = 92
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Scripture Reading for
July 30-31
Exodus 20:1-17
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Scripture Reading for
August 6-7
Exodus 20:1-17
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Susan (Sue) Schmidt earlier this afternoon at The Villages Hospital. Sue was born on December 12, 1952. She joined Hope Lutheran Church as an Associate Member on December 10, 2011.
At this time, arrangements are pending. Please keep Sue’s family in your hearts and prayers during their time of grief.
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Submit a Prayer Request
Need Prayer? Submit a prayer request via our hope4all.church website.
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Hope Lutheran Church Office Hours
Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 4:00pm Friday - 8:00am to 12:00pm
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